Exploring the reported adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines among vaccinated Arab populations: a multi-national survey study

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a major challenge worldwide for the past years with high morbidity and mortality rates. While vaccination was cornerstone to control spread, concerns regarding safety adverse events (AEs) have raised lately. A cross-sectional study conducted between January 1st 22nd, 2022, in six Arabic countries namely Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Libya, Iraq, Algeria. We utilized self-administered questionnaire validated which encompassed two main parts. first sociodemographic data while second about COVID-19 history, types, doses, experienced AEs. multistage sampling employed each country, involving random selection of three governorates from followed by one urban area rural governorate. included responses 1564 participants. most common AEs after doses were local (67.9% 46.6%, respectively) bone pain myalgia (37.6% 31.8%, respectively). After third dose, (45.7%) fever (32.4%). Johnson Johnson, Sputnik Light, Moderna vaccines showed highest frequency Factors associated dose an increase age (aOR 61–75 compared 12–18 group: 2.60, 95% CI: 1.59–4.25, p = 0.001) male gender (OR: 0.72, 0.63–0.82, < 0.001). cumulative post-vaccination reported Sinovac (16.1%), Sinopharm (15.8%), (14.9) vaccines. History pre-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly increases risk first, second, booster 3.09, 1.9–5.07, 0.0001; OR: 2.56, 1.89–3.47, 2.94, 1.6–5.39, 0.0005 In conclusion, among our participants, especially Further extensive studies are needed generate more generalizable different

Язык: Английский

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Reported Adverse Events and Associated Factors in Korean Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccinations

Journal of Korean Medical Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 39(42)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Despite their effectiveness, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have been associated with adverse effects, underscoring the importance of continuous surveillance to ensure vaccine safety and effective management public health. Herein, characteristics risk factors vaccine-related events (AEs) were identified gain an in-depth understanding by investigating impact vaccination dose on changes in post-vaccination AEs.

Язык: Английский

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Vaccination and its impact on healthcare utilization in two groups of vaccinated and unvaccinated patients with COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study in Iran between 2021 and 2022

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(2)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

One of the main responsibilities health systems impacted by global Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, where first case was discovered in Wuhan, China, December 2019, is provision medical services. The current study looked into impact vaccination on utilization services provided to COVID-19 patients.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination hesitance and adverse effects among US adults: a longitudinal cohort study

Frontiers in Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4

Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024

Introduction Although Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is critical to control its spread, vaccine hesitancy varies significantly among the United States population; moreover, some recipients experienced various adverse effects. We aim assess impact of COVID-19 in a university-affiliated community, factors affecting participants’ decisions, and their Methods A pre-vaccination online Institutional Review Board IRB-approved survey was emailed Nov/Dec 2020, 2 months before implementation state-policy protocols for vaccination. post-vaccination May/June 2021, two after protocol execution. third follow-up sent fourth June/July 2022. The study population included three groups adult participants: university students, faculty, staff-(MS), health system patients-(MP), Cancer Center patients-(MCP). designed as longitudinal cohort study. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Results With combined response rate 26% (40,578/157,292) four surveys, 15,361 participants completed first (MS = 4,983, MP 9,551, MCP 827). 2/3 (63.5%) willing get vaccinated, with significant difference acceptance groups, MS:56.6%, MP:66.2%, MCP:71.6% ( p &lt; 0.05). Vaccine rates reached 89% second vaccine's approval, lower MS:84.6% than MP:90.74% MCP:92.47% Safety effectiveness concerns main decisions all surveys; however, reported these decreased between pre-vaccination, post-vaccination, surveys 87%, 56%, 46%, respectively( More two-thirds (70%) having either minor/moderate symptoms (61.6%) or major (8.6%) getting doses Conclusion hesitance associated regarding safety efficacy. rose higher expected execution, likely due continuous education, whereas efficacy remain hindering acceptance. Continuous education focusing on can reduce raise

Язык: Английский

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Influence parental- and child-related factors on the acceptance of SARS-CoV-2 test methods in schools and daycare facilities

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июль 18, 2024

Introduction Rapid testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections was an essential step in reducing the spread of virus and monitoring pandemic development. Most mandatory standard Germany has been performed schools daycare facilities. We investigated influence behavioral attitudinal characteristics children caregivers on their acceptance (i) antigen-based nasal swab rapid (ii) oral saliva-based pooled Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. Methods Conducted through a cross-sectional survey between November December 2021, with 1962 581 children/adolescents participating, study evaluated acceptability each method six-point scale. Participants scored one test conducted child at six levels 1 6 denoting “excellent” (1) “inadequate” (6), respectively. considered demographic variables, vaccination status, mental health (measured by SDQ-questionnaire), facility type (kindergarten, primary school, secondary school) as covariates. Results reveal preference PCR tests over swabs about grade, particularly among parents unvaccinated children, especially if expressed future reluctance. Testing lower issues, school-aged, those less-educated parents. Perception accuracy convenience influenced attitudes, favoring Moreover, issues felt less secure during testing. Discussion To our knowledge, this is first to investigate different methods SARS-CoV-2 caregivers. Our identifies predictors public surveillance measures enables development educational programs tailored needs specific target groups. we demonstrate that vulnerable groups can be enhanced careful choice appropriate method.

Язык: Английский

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Short-term side effects of BNT162b2 vaccine in primary care settings in Qatar: a retrospective study

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024

Background Despite the established effectiveness of BNT162b2 Vaccine, novel technology demands careful safety monitoring. While global studies have explored its safety, local data remains limited and exhibits some variability. This study investigated short-term side effects among vaccinated individuals in Qatar. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using extracted from electronic health records aged 18 or older across 8 primary centers who received either first second dose vaccine during period December 23, 2020, to April 24, 2021. The proportions experiencing after each were calculated. Logistic regression log binomial analyses used explore associations with effects. Results Among 7,764 participants, 5,489 2,275 second, similar demographics between groups. After dose, 5.5% reported at least one effect, compared 3.9% a 1.4 times higher incidence (RR 1.4, 95% CI 1.14–1.75) second. Systemic 2.6 more common than 2.6, 2.15–3.14). Gender, nationality, history prior COVID-19 infection, obesity significantly associated while age, gender, significant factors dose. Conclusion rates following Qatar relatively low, previous identified as predictors. These results emphasize need for tailored vaccination strategies contributes valuable insights evidence-based decision-making ongoing future campaigns.

Язык: Английский

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Unveiling the nexus! Understanding knowledge issues, animal contact patterns and interaction of health care providers in the context of monkeypox and COVID-19 during monkeypox outbreak 2022

Annals of Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 56(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024

A monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak occurred in May 2022. On June 3, 2022, the WHO Blueprint organized a consultation on MPOX research knowledge gaps and priority questions because engagement of health care providers (HCPs) providing accurate information public's motivation to adapt protective behaviour were crucial. Thus, we conducted this study explore issues, animal patterns, interactions HCPs context COVID-19 during outbreak.

Язык: Английский

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Creating a Culturally Safe Online Data Collection Instrument to Measure Vaccine Confidence Among Indigenous Youth: Indigenous Consensus Method

JMIR Formative Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8, С. e52884 - e52884

Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2024

Background Participating in surveys can shape the perception of participants related to study topic. Administering a vaccine hesitancy questionnaire have negative impacts on participants’ confidence. This is particularly true for online and cross-cultural data collection because culturally safe health education correct misinformation typically not provided after administration an electronic survey. Objective To create safe, online, COVID-19 confidence survey Indigenous youth designed collect authentic, relevant their experiences, with low risk contributing further confusion among participants. Methods Using Aboriginal Telehealth Knowledge Circle consensus method, team academics, care providers, policy makers, community partners reviewed used public research, analyzed potential risks, created framework as well items. Results The safer items based 2 principles, first do-no-harm approach applying strengths-based lens. Relevant domains identified process include sociodemographic information, connection community, preferred sources vaccination uptake family members peers, personal attitudes toward vaccines. A total 44 were developed, including 5 open-ended improve authenticity analysis experiences youth. Conclusions we developed reduced amplifying Our be adapted other development collaboration communities.

Язык: Английский

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Post COVID-19 mucormycosis in critical care settings: A prospective cohort study in a tertiary care center in Egypt

Journal of Infection and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(10), С. 102523 - 102523

Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024

The emergence of mucormycosis as a life-threatening fungal infection after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is major concern and challenge, but there limited information on risk factors for mortality in patients. We conducted prospective cohort study from May 2021 to April 2022 determine in-hospital outcomes post-COVID-19 during intensive care unit (ICU) stay. sample was collected consecutive sampling using all accessible patients period. Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25 (IBM, Chicago, Illinois, USA) used statistical analysis. Among 150 with mucormycosis, majority had primary sinus (86.0 %), while 11.3 % both ocular infections, 2.7 cutaneous infections. Around 21 (n = 31) deceased staying ICU median (range) 45.0 (10.0-145.0) days. who pneumonia patches computed tomography (CT) (90.3 %) none were discharged (p < 0.001). group higher rates pulmonary embolism (93.5 compared surviving groups (21.8 %). In multivariate Cox regression analysis, death older above 60 years old (hazard ratio (95 %CI): 6.7 (1.73-15.81)), increase among patient history steroid administration 5.70 (1.23-10.91)), facial 8.76 (1.78-25.18)), uncontrolled diabetes 10.76 (1.78, 65.18)), total leukocytic count (TLC>10 ×103 mcL) 10.03 (3.29-30.61)). Identifying high-risk especially diabetic corticosteroid detecting their deterioration quickly crucial reducing rates, these must be considered when developing treatment quarantine strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Revealing the Obscurity of Attitudes Towards Mental Health Conditions: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Attitudes Among the General Population of Iraq

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Mental health conditions cause a huge burden on individuals and healthcare systems. According to the World Health Organization, around 970 million worldwide had mental disorder in 2019. Aim/Question To explore attitudes towards among Iraqi community determine factors influencing such attitudes. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted 1394 of general population between December 2022 February 2023 using self‐administered online questionnaire Arabic, utilising convenience snowball sampling. The data were analysed R Statistical Software. Results In total, 763 (54.73%) positive conditions. multivariate regression analysis revealed males age group 46 years, more significantly associated with negative ( p = 0.001, 0.045 respectively). Discussion Individuals experience stigmatising as Middle East jeopardising their treatment recovery. This is first study address population's indicating overall Implications for Practice promotions must be by educators, workers universities dispel myths. Future studies extensive sampling will help clarify obscurity Iraq.

Язык: Английский

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